Middle School Art Teacher

Who We Are

A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

What You’ll Do

Effectively contribute to the mission of Atlas Schools by executing rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum
Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to consistently capture student learning
Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset
Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally)
Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities as needed/required
Draft student report cards to ensure meaningful information is displayed for families and revise as needed
Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment
Be present for all quarterly parent/teacher conferences and actively engage with families
Support the summer REACH beyond program
Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community
Support various duties to include arrival, dismissal, and lunch
Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

Benefits

Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
32* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

*Prorated if the employee's start date is after July 1st.

Who You Are

Hold a sincere interest and possess expertise in visual or fine arts
Able to meet “in-field status” by fulfilling at least ONE of the following qualifications within 6 months of hire:
Possess an active CDE license, with endorsement in the related subject area ; or
Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in fine art/visual arts; or
Have successfully passed 24 semester hours of coursework as identified on the CDE's visual arts worksheet; or
Have successfully passed (within 10 years) PRAXIS 5135
Ability to successfully pass all required background screening
Be sincerely dedicated to educational equity and creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience for all students
Have the highest commitment to classroom instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment
Possess ownership for the academic results of students
Ability to be a team player and communicate both professionally and effectively with a diverse group of students, parents, and colleagues
Possess a genuine growth mindset and be willing to use feedback as a way to improve practice

Essential Job Functions

Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Position Closes: When Filled

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